多
duō
Many, much, more
How to ask “how + adjective” in Chinese with 多 (duō)
Subj. + 多 (duō) + Adj.?
多 (duō) — asking about degree
HSK 1Adverbs with Adjectives
Subj. + 多 (duō) + Adj.?
HSK 1Adverbs with Adjectives多 (duō) — asking about degree
Rule structure
The construction Subject + 多 (duō) + Adjective? is used to ask about the degree or extent of a quality. It's like English questions starting with "How + Adjective…?". The adverb 多 (duō) is placed directly before the adjective in question.
Rule structure
The construction Subject + 多 (duō) + Adjective? is used to ask about the degree or extent of a quality. It's like English questions starting with "How + Adjective…?". The adverb 多 (duō) is placed directly before the adjective in question.
Examples
你多高？
Nǐ duō gāo?
How tall are you?
这本书多厚？
Zhè běnshū duō hòu?
How thick is this book?
你多忙？
Nǐ duō máng?
How busy are you?
Examples
你多高？
Nǐ duō gāo?
How tall are you?
这本书多厚？
Zhè běnshū duō hòu?
How thick is this book?
你多忙？
Nǐ duō máng?
How busy are you?
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “asking about degree” in Chinese with 多?
Use the structure: Subj. + 多 (duō) + Adj.?. For example: 你多高？ — “How tall are you?”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你多高？ — “How tall are you?”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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